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About Town - July 3, 2014

Published on Thursday, July 03 2014 00:00

A busy week gone by. I always say, “These events like the Good Old Days that take so much work, are nice to have, and nice to have over!” And true, the 38th Lyons Good Old Days celebration seemed to be very successful. The Chamber of Commerce says the beer tent did well, the music was good, and the rides were

About Town - June 26, 2014

Published on Thursday, June 26 2014 17:18

Another week gone by, it is now summer and plenty hot. The river seems to be staying in its banks, and it is now time to celebrate the 38th annual Good Old Days. Thanks to Dave and Marissa, and whoever came forth to get a carnival for our celebration, and to those that organized the Flood Recovery 5K Run, which

About Town - June 12, 2014

Published on Thursday, June 12 2014 11:56

Another week gone by with a nice rain or two. The river seems to be holding in its banks. There are sandbags along the banks at Third and Fourth Avenue, but the water hasn’t gotten that far up yet. There is a little over 1000 cfs of runoff in the river now, and during the flood there was 30,000! Wow. We are truly lucky to be alive!

About Town - June 19, 2014

Published on Thursday, June 19 2014 13:17

FATHER’S DAY We know you all honored your fathers and grandfather last Sunday; going to church with him, taking him out to eat, a box of chocolates, etc. As we think of our fathers, we think of someone that “brings home the

About Town - May 22, 2014

Published on Thursday, May 22 2014 17:10

Another week gone by, and great weather. It gave folks time to cut their grass, plant some flowers, etc. We had a pretty nice rain, causing the grass to green and the flowers to bloom. Let’s enjoy this nice spring weather while we can.